Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in Fox Lake, IL

Teaching students is my greatest passion. I strive to help every student achieve his or her best; the happiest moment for me is when I see the student's understanding of the subject becoming clearer and his or her confidence restored.

I have been teaching and tutoring students for more than 15 years in Chicago-area high schools and elementary schools. I have experience in elementary mathematics, algebra, algebra 2, trigonometry, geometry, college algebra, chemistry, physics, and biology.

...rewarding about seeing my role, no matter how small, in others' progress. One of the most important things I've learned is that it's not necessary to know every single detail about a certain subject, because no one really does. What is exceedingly important, however, is the ability to work around what we don't know.

...am a 2013 Cornell University graduate with a degree in Mathematics and Economics. I also received a Master's Degree from Northwestern University in Math Education in 2014. Currently, I am a high school math teacher who enjoys making math understandable and fun! I have taught Algebra I through AP Calculus BC and every class in...

...and fellow colleagues. Although I am the tutor, I have as much to learn from you as you have to from me. So let's do it! Let us learn and grow together! Of note, I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science degree in Bachelor of Science in Molecular-Cellular...

...Northwestern University in 2014. I tutor to expand upon my natural abilities in supporting young people achieve their academic goals and to nurture my love of learning and teaching! I am also a huge proponent of diversity, and love to see students of all backgrounds and abilities thrive and succeed. In my free time, I...

...passion to help others has only grown as I've been in college. I'm currently a double major working towards a B.S. in Healthcare Management and Legal Studies. These majors have helped me strengthened my reading and writing skills while allowing me to further my education in political science, business, and math classes. Because of this,...

...high school math and science tutor in our school's academic resource center. I also tutored professionally outside of school for multiple high school students. I'm an active user on the online Stack Exchange network, answering math and computer science questions for free. When I'm not tutoring or learning new concepts myself, you can find me...

...passion was always in instruction. So switched my career path, I'm currently working as a science teacher. I can assist you in biology, chemistry, physics, and in some areas of math. I can help you with your homework, studying for quizzes/ tests, or even preparing for high stakes exams like an AP test or SAT/ACT.

As an RA and camp counselor, I have been fostering students' success for a few years now. I am passionate for the sciences, specifically biology. Tutoring helps me directly engage with students in a way that is both fulfilling for the student and myself.

...comes to applying it to the physical world. Working with others has also been a passion of mine for a very long time. During my time as an undergraduate student, I was involved on campus and served as the president of the Hillel on campus, an organization that serves the Jewish community. Additionally, as a...

I am currently a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, working towards a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

My goal as a tutor is not only to teach content, but also ease test anxiety, build confidence, and empower young people to achieve their goals.

...learning them. In high school, I played varsity soccer for three years and spent a lot of time playing sports with friends. In contrast, I have also always had a deeply rooted interest in the fields of neuroscience and physics, so I've read on the subjects quite a bit. I am currently working on a...

As a student who is truly passionate about Math and Science, I seek to help others understand Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, etc, so that their foundation in the sciences is strong enough to take on more complex topics. I believe in letting my teaching style be dynamic in order to teach different students successfully.... My philosophy is that I should teach my students how to reason, not how to use a formula. Truly understanding a concept better...

...Zach, a sophomore at Northwestern University, and I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. I love math and science, and enjoy the satisfaction of fostering love for such subjects in the students I tutor. In my free time, I enjoy watching the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing ice hockey, reading about the...

...an individualized plan to enhance other skills. I always want to make sure that students are satisfied with each lesson. I assign challenging homework but I never do so without providing the proper instruction and assistance. I will also provide you with progress reports as often as you prefer. I am flexible and I am...

...Engineering Management. Over the past few years, I've worked with students from Kindergarten through 8th grade on STEM courses. I have additionally worked as a TA for a junior/senior high school physics class. I have always been very passionate about STEM courses and would love to pass this along to other students on their way...

I'm passionate about helping others succeed in the classroom and in life. Learning quickly and effectively is not only a skill that is useful in school, but is directly applicable to any path you choose to pursue.

...Science in Education (2015) from Eastern Illinois University. In addition to my teaching certificate, I am a certified instructor through International TEFL and TESOL Training. I had the distinct honor of representing the United States as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Thailand, helping Thai teachers incorporate student-centered teaching approaches in English as a second language...